"It's the 2-4:30 shift. We're volunteering to pour beer at the Food and Wine Fest," Phil said. I'm always up for mingling in festive crowds and if food and wine pairings are involved, it is sure to be fun. The day was beautiful. Blue skies, even temperatures, and soft clouds. A perfect Texas fall day. We started off early, but by the time we waded through the crowds, we barely had time Continue Reading
Food Truck Fest
Fifteen food trucks, fourteen wineries, and plenty of music--oh my! The Fifth Annual Hill Country Food Truck Festival took place on Saturday, June 23rd, in Luckenbach. Proceeds benefitted the proposed Texas Center for Wine and Culinary Arts. While it can be hot in the kitchen, it was even hotter that day, but plenty of people showed up to show their love for the culinary arts and music. Also Continue Reading
BBQ in Texas Hill Country
Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend was another beautiful day in Texas Hill Country. About this time of year, things are really hopping in the country. We decided to head over to Pecan Grove Store for their BBQ and picker's circle. There is such an incredible nostalgia to Pecan Grove so a BBQ was perfect. It is like moving back into a time when things were much simpler--when a nickel got Continue Reading
Peaches and Cider in Texas Hill Country
Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend was all clear skies in a blue wash so we headed out in our quest for peaches and cider. We first hit Hye Cider Company in Hye, Texas, for some Hye Notes and some Hye Stylin'. Fun, eclectic, and some of the best cider--hands down--marked our time at Hye Cider Company. Cherry is fun and oh so! knowledgeable about her craft. Her best friend and sidekick is Continue Reading
Crawfish Boils and Texas Hill Country
There's nothing better than a good crawfish boil. And there's nothing more fun than making a party out of it. Memorial Weekend is crawfish time in Fredericksburg, Texas. "Living in Fredericksburg is sort of like a non-stop festival." Yes. Indeed. There's always something to do. We began at the beer tent where they had a lot of choice including Alstadt on draft. The beer counter is Continue Reading
Treasures Explored in Texas Hill Country
Trade Days in Texas Hill Country is a 'thing' for treasure hunters and adventurous souls. Friday was hot. The mercury was as high as the cacti were sharp. And that is unusual for this time of year, but it did not stop me from going to Trade Days. So I filled a water bottle and headed out to find treasure. The crowds are lighter on Fridays. Saturday and Sunday are usually hopping which Continue Reading
Lavender Adventures
Lavender evokes a million emotions. It is not just the senses of sight, smell, touch, and taste. Once you have experienced a warm day, the scent of blooming lavender floating on a soft breeze, and the gentle buzzzz of bees in their gathering, there is no forgetting its intimacy--the way it touches something at your very core. It is with that in mind that I headed over to the Lavender Continue Reading
Weekend Activity in the Hill Country
Lost Draw Cellars hosted a Kentucky Derby party, Derby at the Draw, on Saturday, May 5, 2018, that sported a large screen to watch “the most exciting and fastest 2 minutes in sports.” Everybody there was in full derby spirit. Along with several notable traditions, roses and horses festooned the tables and festive hats were adorned by all. It was not Churchill Downs, but the sun was shining Continue Reading
